Venezuela blockade and arbitration talks span multiple powers
Washington reports President Roosevelt proposed submitting the Venezuela dispute to The Hague for arbitration. Britain and Germany agree on reservations while the blockade of Venezuelan ports becomes effective. France notes continued protection for its citizens as ships arrive in La Guaira.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Hague Tribunal
London
Venezuela
Paris
Brelin
Germany
Great Britain
Funeral for Mrs Jolie Dent Grant in Washington
In a ceremony at Metropolitan M E Church Washington held with President Roosevelt and Cabinet members in attendance the funeral service for Mrs Jolie Dent Grant occurred this morning The casket was then taken to New York to be laid beside her husband in Riverside Park Jesse Grant was absent but expected in New York for ceremonies tomorrow
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Washington
Roosevelt
Army
Navy
Marine
Jolie Dent Grant
Metropolitan
M. EB
New York
Riverside Park
Jesse Grant
Going Visiting. Roosevelts to Rapidan for Rest
Washington December 20 President Roosevlt accompanied by Mrs Roosevelt and four children departed at noon for Rapidan Virginia to spend Sunday with friends The President decided to go to Rapidan late last night He plans to return to Washington Monday morning seeking absolute rest after a period of mental and physical strain due to Congress and Venezuelan crises.
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Washington
Roosvelt
Roosevelt
Rapidan
Virginia
Congress
Chicago Wheat Market Slips on Dec and May Futures
Chicago wheat prices show a movement with December and May futures noted. The brief indicates ongoing trading activity and shifts in the grain market.
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Chicago
French Defaulters Arrested in Madrid after Threats
Madame Humbert and relatives along with M and Mme D Antignac, linked to the Great Safe France affair in Paris, were arrested at a Madrid hotel after a search warrant. They had been in Madrid since May 5. Kréumaine D Aubignac entered the building during the raid and the suspects vowed to get even with unnamed individuals in France.
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Madrid
Madame Humbert
Humbert
Mme D'Antignac
France
Paris
Winter snow brings hoped for water across Utah region
Salt Lake City notes a return of old fashioned winters as storms drop four inches in the city since December 18 and heavier in the mountains. Snow fuels expectations of ample water next spring, with wide Gulf of California origins spreading moisture to Arizona, New Mexico, western Texas, and Idaho.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Gulf of California
Arizona
New Mexico
Texas
Santa Fe
Italian youth Tadaci acquitted in triple street-fight deaths
Antonio Tadaci aged seventeen from Reading Pennsylvania was tried for killing John Trayer Edward Harman and Samuel Sitzel after they assaulted him over a street piano dispute. Tadaci testified he acted to save his life and was acquitted in court.
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Tadaci
John Trayer
Edward Harman
Samuel Sitzel
Tadac
Japan proposes China and Japan tank finance bill
The Japanese government introduces a bill to establish a China and Japan tank to finance Japanese enterprises in China. The tank will have a capital of 9,990,000 dollars with 2,978,000 dollars provided by the government. The charter runs fifty years with branches abroad accepting deposits and issuing premium bearing bonds.
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Tokic
China
Japan
Vanderbilt Improves as Illness Continues
New York December 20 Cornelius Vanderbilt who is ill with typhoid fever and peritonitis continued to improve according to the statement made at the house today.
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New York
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Witnesses Explain Violence in Non-Union Mine Conflict
The Ap thracite Coal Strike Commission adjourned for year in Sorantco Pa as non union men seek proof of violence intimidation and boycotts. John Otto funded merchants in Archbald Pa to force boycotts due to his mine work while a boy testifies about leaving a store over his father being non union.
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Sorantco
Apthracite Coal Strike Commission
Philadepthin
John Otto
Archbald
WILL BE GREAT DAY First Cable Day Holiday Declared
Honolulu reports a territorial holiday to celebrate the cable opening between Honolulu and San Francisco. Governor Dole will announce the holiday as the territorial government completes a slate of vacancies in the departments following his removals.
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Dole
Senate
Honolulu
San Francisco
Territorial Senate
Pension Plan For O. R. & N. Employees
President Moble announced a pension system starting January 1 for the Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company. Eligible workers aged sixty with twenty years on the payroll may retire with a pension based on their ten year average salary. Employees may continue working past sixty up to age seventy if they choose.
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Pecrtland
Moble
Three Forgeries Murders in London Prison
Three men pleaded guilty to bank note forgery and received prison terms of twenty, fifteen, and ten years respectively. After conviction they were placed in cells where Solomon Barmash fatally shot himself.
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London
Philip Bernstein
Solomon Patmash
William Barmass
Solomon Barmash
Pope Names Buffalo Bishop Archbishop of Chicago
The Pope signed the appointment of Bishop James B. Quigley of Buffalo New York as archbishop of Chicago on December 20 in Rome.
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Rome
James B. Quigley
Buffalo
N. Y
Chicago
Strike Commission Bill Passed by House and Senate
The House approved the conference report on the Coal Strike Commission bill and adjourned for holidays. The Senate concurred and adjourned to January 6. The measure sets daily expense allowances of 15 dollars for commissioners. General O Chaffee is slated to succeed General Young as Lieutenant General after Young retires. Panama canal treaty with Colombia delayed beyond Christmas and likely into next year. The Cuban reciprocity treaty need not go to the House, with passage to be pursued via Senate action.
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Washington
Dao
House
Coal Strike Commission
Senate
War Department
O Chaffee
Young
Army Area
Miles
Colombia
Island Round Up in Rizal Province
Manila reports a major ladrones roundup in Rizal province with a large constabulary force and Manila police cooperation. Measures seal off the north city boundary to keep bandits out while the U S Asiatic fleet prepares for two weeks of evolutions including landing tactics and securing a naval gas near Subig on Luzon. Battleship Kentucky is present and Oregon expected soon.
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Manila
Ladrones
Rizal
Feld
United States Asiatic Fleet
Luzon
Subig
Kentucky
Oregon
Fort Hall Lodian school bead work exhibits in Washington
The Fort Hall Lodian school sent a collection of bead work to Washington including pouches belts hat bands napkin rings and moccasins praised as one of the finest Indian school exhibits. It underscores government efforts to train Indian youth for self support. Additionally an ad notes Lane's Tea for night use to aid digestion and breath with Forsal by Sprague's Pharmacy.
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Washington
Fort Hall
Lodian School
Lane
Sprague's Pharmacy
For Rent Front Room Near Post Office
Desirable front room three blocks from Post Office well furnished with bath and toilet. Apply at this office.
Timber Frauds Face Difficult Enforcement in Idaho Land Case
Washington dispatch reports in Boise Basin protests about alleged fraudulent entries under the Forest Land Law. Commissioner Herman o says many complaints are vague and beyond limits of proof, while insisting enforcement will continue and fencing in public domain remains required.
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Washington, D. C
Proteata
Boise Basin
Hermano
Idaho
Richadre
Wyoming
Mel Richards
Nebraska
John S. Mosby
Idaho Prison Pardon Stirs Strong Public Outcry
The Lewiston Tribune condemns Attorney General Martin's statement on yesterday’s pardon as a stark example of money influencing justice. It argues officials behind the scenes wield power to free the strong while the weak remain subject to law.
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Lewiston Tribone
Dem
Martin
Tribune
Idaho
New Trust Co Formed in City with 100000 Capital
The American Title and Trust Company filed articles of incorporation today with 100000 capital stock. Incorporators are J. H. Brady W. S. Chaney and Robert Hayes of Portillo Idaho A B Melville and F W Kraft of Chicago Illinois. Offices will be at the Columbia block Arthur Avenue and Center Street with a bank front and fitted up for land and trust services. Directors for the first year are Brady Melville Hayes Craft and Chaney. Operations expected to begin March first.
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American Title and Trust Company
Recorder’s
J. H. Brady
W.S. Chaney
Robert Hayes
Porstello
Idaho
A. B. Melville
F. Wm. Kraft
Chicago
Ilinois
Columbia
Arthur Avenue
Center Street
Robt. Hayes
F. W. Craft
Pardon of Jack Davis Sparks Idaho Controversy
The Albion Times reports Jack Davis, once convicted of murder in Idaho, now freed and restored to citizenship. The piece accuses the pardon, pushed by cattle interests across Idaho, Nevada, and Utah, as prearranged and warns of dangerous pardon power and calls for reform to prevent future abuse.
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Davis
Cassia County
Idaho
Nevada
Utah
Haont
Bassett
Pardon Board
Huot
Paul Corcoran
Jack Davis
Hant
Card of Thanks for Sore nsens Loss
Mr and Mrs J O Sorensen express sincere thanks to friends who helped during sickness and shared in the loss of their child.
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J. O. Sorensen
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